Bijan Robinson Talks Up Falcons' 'Really Good' Offense: 'I Just Want to Be a Piece'

The Falcons' offense got itself a new heavy hitter Thursday night as they drafted superstar running back Bijan Robinson.

Robinson, who was taken at No. 8 overall, joins a unit that has several talented, young pieces in quarterback Desmond Ridder, receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts. He'll be a huge boost for coach Arthur Smith and is excited to continue adding to the young core.

"The offense is really good with really good talent. I just want to be a piece in that offense, man," Robinson said after being drafted.

The 21-year-old star running back has been one of the most hyped prospects at the position in some time and is the first to be drafted in the top 10 since Saquon Barkley in 2018. There were some people around the league that considered him the best prospect in the entire draft, regardless of position.

Despite all that noise, Robinson never bought into it. He wasn't going around checking mock drafts throughout the process, knowing that surprises happen all the time on draft night.

He's just happy he ended up going where he did.

"You really just don't know until the day happens," Robinson said.

Throughout his collegiate career at Texas, Robinson proved to be one of the most explosive players in the country and he'll be sure to help Atlanta not only on the ground but through the air as well.

Over three years with the Longhorns, he amassed 3,410 rushing yards on 539 carries to go along with 33 touchdowns while averaging 6.3 yards per attempt. He added 805 yards and eight more scores in the passing game.

The Falcons finished third in the league in rushing yards per game at 159.9 in 2022. Drafting Robinson is sure to give them an even bigger boost next season.